Concord in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

The Pierce Manse

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017

1. The Pierce Manse Marker

Inscription. One tenth of a mile east of here stands the only house in Concord owned (1842-1848) by Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the United States. Removed to this site in 1971 from Montgomery Street, it was restored by the Pierce Brigade. Opened to the public in 1974, it is now an important tourist attraction.

Erected by NH Division of Historical Resources and the NH Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 125.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #14 Franklin Pierce, and the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 43° 13.007′ N, 71° 32.695′ W. Marker is in Concord, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. Marker is on North State Street (U.S. 3), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in the Concord Historic District. Marker is just south of Horseshoe Pond Lane, which leads to the Pierce Manse. Marker is in a small city park known as Bradley Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concord NH 03301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Session of the Legislature at Concord (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin Pierce (about 800 feet

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away); The First Garrison in Concord (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walker School 1915 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ratification of the Federal Constitution (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Hampshire’s First Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walker School (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017

2. The Pierce Manse Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017

3. The Pierce Manse Marker

The Pierce Manse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017

4. The Pierce Manse

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 4, 2004

5. The Pierce Manse Marker

Photographed By Pat Filippone, November 26, 2010

6. The Pierce Manse Marker

The Pierce Manse-side view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 17, 1998

7. The Pierce Manse-side view

Grave of Franklin Pierce image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 4, 2004

8. Grave of Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce is buried in Old North Cemetery, located a short distance south of the marker.

Photographed By Pat Filippone, November 26, 2010

9. The Pierce Manse Marker

Pierce Manse

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 2017

10. The Pierce Manse

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,738 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on February 16, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on July 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on May 24, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 7. submitted on June 28, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 8. submitted on July 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on May 24, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 10. submitted on April 4, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.